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Loma Prieta Earthquake 33rd Anniversary Compilation

Loma Prieta Earthquake 33rd Anniversary Compilation

A collection of information and resources to help you understand the significance of the Loma Prieta earthquake, the earthquake hazards in the San...

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Redwood Tree Stumps Offer Clues to Past Earthquakes

Redwood Tree Stumps Offer Clues to Past Earthquakes

Researchers are studying slices of tree stumps to study past earthquakes.

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A step toward understanding earthquakes in California

A step toward understanding earthquakes in California

A new paper reviews past earthquakes to better understand potential future risks.  

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Earthquake Detected! Here’s How You Can Prepare

Earthquake Detected! Here’s How You Can Prepare

Over 50 million people in Washington, Oregon, and California can take protective actions prior to feeling shaking from an earthquake.  

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Earthquake Advisory for Central South Carolina

Earthquake Advisory for Central South Carolina

A swarm of earthquakes is ongoing near the towns of Elgin and Lugoff.  

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Humble yet significant: A case study of youthful faults on Yellowstone’s fringe

Humble yet significant: A case study of youthful faults on Yellowstone’s fringe

Surficial geologic mapping by the Wyoming State Geological Survey (WSGS) has shed light on geologically young faults in the Jackson Lake area, just...

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Volcanic eruption? Earthquake? Stay calm and laugh on.

Volcanic eruption? Earthquake? Stay calm and laugh on.

New research demonstrates how laughter can be an effective way to help agencies connect with the people they serve during natural hazard events, like...

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The temblor that changed earthquake science turns 30

The temblor that changed earthquake science turns 30

To mark the 30th anniversary of a Southern California earthquake, we’ll note why it was significant and listen to USGS employees share their own quake...

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Take a Tour of the Earthquake Hazards Program Site

Take a Tour of the Earthquake Hazards Program Site

Or...How to Find USGS Earthquake Information Quickly!

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Magnitude 7.3 Earthquake near Namie, Japan

Magnitude 7.3 Earthquake near Namie, Japan

A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck offshore of Namie, Japan on March 16, 2022 at 11:36 pm local time (March 16 14:36 UTC).

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Magnitude 7.2 Earthquake in Haiti

Magnitude 7.2 Earthquake in Haiti

A magnitude 7.2 (M 7.2) earthquake struck Haiti on August 14, 2021, at 8:29 am local time (August 14, 2021 12:29 UTC).

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Magnitude 6.0 Earthquake in California

Magnitude 6.0 Earthquake in California

A magnitude 6.0 (M6.0) earthquake struck Little Antelope Valley, California near the Nevada border on July 8, 2021 at 3:49pm local time (July 8 at 22...

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